And a boy ain't nothin' without his mother.

I forgive her, but I never forget her, and never expect to.

But if she were the best woman on earth I would rather have my freedom than belong to her.

Well, boys, here's a chance for us just as soon as the Union army gets in sight.

What will you do ?" "I'se a goin," said Tom Anderson, "jis' as soon as dem Linkum soldiers gits in sight." "An' I'se a gwine wid you, Tom," said another.